A Prospective Study of Parental Experience with Thickening Feeds for Children with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Gastroesophageal Reflux

Daniel R Duncan; Alexandra Cohen; Maritha Du; Anna Akkara; Andrea Catacora; Kara Larson; Nina Williams; Rachel L Rosen

doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113510

A Prospective Study of Parental Experience with Thickening Feeds for Children with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Gastroesophageal Reflux

J Pediatr. 2023 Sep:260:113510. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113510. Epub 2023 May 25.

Authors

Daniel R Duncan¹, Alexandra Cohen², Maritha Du², Anna Akkara², Andrea Catacora², Kara Larson², Nina Williams², Rachel L Rosen²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Aerodigestive Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA. Electronic address: daniel.duncan@childrens.harvard.edu.
² Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Aerodigestive Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.

PMID: 37244581
PMCID: PMC10526688 (available on 2024-09-01)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113510

Abstract

Thickening is efficacious and commonly recommended for oropharyngeal dysphagia and gastroesophageal reflux. Little is known about parental experience with this practice. Results of this cross-sectional questionnaire study suggest attitudes are positive, but parents frequently adjust recipes/nipple sizes, which might increase aspiration risk. Clinical follow-up is essential to ensure safe feeding.

Keywords: aspiration; gastroesophageal reflux; oropharyngeal dysphagia; thickening.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Deglutition Disorders* / etiology
Gastroesophageal Reflux* / complications
Humans
Parents
Prospective Studies

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

Grants and funding